Elements of Argument

The 13th Edition of Elements of Argument: A Text and Reader, authored by Annette T. Rottenberg and Donna Haisty Winchell, is a postsecondary rhetoric textbook published by Bedford/St. Martin's. Designed for college students, the volume combines instructional text on argument with selected reading materials.

Instruction focuses on fundamental components of argument alongside techniques for essay writing. The material offers practical research paper guidance to help writers structure arguments and organize complex projects effectively.

A primary feature includes specific guidance on evaluating sources for bias during research. With a 708-page print format, the text supports coursework requiring integrated writing theory and reading selection.